DC Power Technologies FS3 Version 3 - Technical Hardware Manual - Manual (Page 58)

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16. Glossary
ADC
Analogue to Digital Converter, internal controller hardware to
convert measurements into digital signals for processing
APC
Automatic Profile Configuration, a charger state where the
charge profile is read from a battery module.
APC Module
Battery module providing battery ID, charge profile, electrolyte,
temperature and voltage imbalance monitoring. Also known as
BMID.
Aux TX
Auxiliary transformer used to provide power to the MPC35
controller when no battery is connected to the charger
backplane
Printed circuit board with connectors and components to
connect the charger modules to the charger housing
battery module
A battery mounted module for battery-to-charger charge profile
identification and other functions. See APC, BMM, BMID.
BMID
Battery Monitoring Identification Device. Provides battery ID,
charge profile, electrolyte, temperature and voltage imbalance
monitoring. Also known as APC Module.
BMM
Battery Monitoring Module, provides same functions as
BMID/APC with additional discharge current monitoring and
logging features.
bootload
Setting a microprocessor in a condition where you can load or
update its firmware
bulk charge
The first stage of a charge cycle where the charging outputting
maximum current to recharge to battery as quickly as possible,
must stop when the voltage reaches a certain point which
generally equates to 75-80% state of charge
Charger Interface
PC software application required to communicate with the
MPC35/37 controller
charger module
The core module that converts AC power into DC power
suitable for charging a battery
configuration
Setting the necessary adjustments of the MPC35 Controller to
suit the battery and charging application
Data.csv
CSV file containing the information for configuring the charger
to suit a battery, must be in the same directory as the MMPC
Interface application
din rail
Clip on mounting method for fixing electrical components to
metalwork
diode Electronic component that only passes current in no direction
DOD
Depth of discharge, measure of the battery discharge
condition, 100% is totally discharged
dv/dt
Rate of change of voltage, slope of the change in voltage
against time
efficiency
Ratio of output power to input power of an electrical device,
the higher the efficiency the less energy is lost as heat
equalize
Maintenance function using a low constant current charge to
ensure all cells in the battery have similar voltages
equalize lockout
Timer to prevent an equalize charge starting after a normal
charge until the battery has had time to cool down
finishing charge
The stage(s) that follow the bulk charge to return the battery
from 80 to 100% state of charge which must be done more
slowly than the bulk charge stage
firmware Computer code that is embedded in a microprocessor
flash
Process where the firmware is written into the
microprocessor’s FLASH memory
flooded cell
Batteries that have liquid electrolyte that can freely vent, also
referred to as wet batteries
FS3
FS3 Frame Size 3 modular charger that can accommodate up
to 3 charger modules
FS5
FS5 Frame Size 5 modular charger that can accommodate up
to 5 charger modules
FS9
FS9 Frame Size 9 modular charger that can accommodate up
to 9 charger modules
fuse
Easily replaced device that internally melts during an electrical
fault to prevent damage to other components
FW FW Abbreviation for Firmware
GEL
Battery that the electrolyte is trapped in a silica gel, fitted with
a pressure relief value so it only vents under unusual
circumstances
harmonics
Higher frequency components being multiple of the 50hz AC
power that may damage or degrade the performance of
electrical equipment
HF
High frequency, a generic term for switch mode battery
chargers used in motive power applications